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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 08, 1953

Page

6

Santa at annual Christmas concert in Bassagaweya 53 school

The Niweya Presbyterian Church Six School held its annual Christmas concert last Tuesday night with a Santa Claus finale gifting each child. Prizes honored regular attendance. A social hour with refreshments followed. Numerous relatives and friends from Weston, Guelph, Hamilton, Fergus, Batavia, and Acton attended, marking a festive family gathering and the 50th Christmas celebration for the McCullough family.

Niweya W. Watkins Acton Oscar Locker B. Wright Guelph F. Hetzel Toronto Fred Hetzel Wm. McCullough Harold White Gladys S. Sorbara Will Peacock Will Lancaster Slayton Wilson Edna Ashgrove Ethel Oakes Batavia N.Y J. Melvin McCullough Harry B. McCullough Hamilton Charlotte, McCullough James Granger Annie Guelp McCullough McEnery R. Denney Denney R. N. Brown Allan Niagara Lillie Alvin Marshall Fergus Wm. Wallace K. Wallace Joseph Henderson James Henderson Henderson Long Branch

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Eleanor Arneld

Notice to creditors and others in the estate of Eleanor Arneld late of Halton County widow deceased who died about October 17 1952 require sending particulars and proofs to the undersigned before January 17 1953 for distribution of assets among those entitled, Acton Ontario dated December 25 1952 Solicitor for the Executrices F Leatherland Acton Ontario

Eleanor Apa Arteld Halton Acton Ontario

Auction Notice for Shorthorn Cattle at Erin Township

The undersigned from 4 B Leslie and Son announces an auction on lot 6 in Erin township on No 5 Sideroad, 4 miles east of Rockwood and 5 miles west of Acton. Sale starts at 2 o clock with Shorthorn cows including milking and calf at foot lots, roan cow, white heifer, young vaccinated heifers, four steers about two years old, eight calves, and a pure bred Shorthorn bull rising two years.

B. Leslie and Son Township of Erin Rockwood Acton York Oxford Oxford Ewes John- Ston A. Harris WM. A Gibson

Esquesing Two. Holds Last Meeting 1952

Esquesing Township Council held its final 1952 meeting on December 15 with all members present. Reeve George Leslie presided as accounts for health, printing, utilities, and various fees were approved, plus mileage and fox and sheep claims totaling 270 dollars and 422.52 capitalized items. The council approved highway and fire-area payments, North Halton High School Board appointments for 1953, and a building program for North Halton High Schools conditioned on municipal contributions proportionate to equalized assessments.

Esquesing George Leslie Department of Health of Ontario Denby Georgetown Herald Georgetown Hydro- Electric Commission Acton Free Press Bell Telephone Co A. W. Benton Harvey Bessey Alexander Lawson Duncan Waldie George Lesiie Wilfrid Bird Walter Linham George Currie William Schenk Milton Peter Fendley Norval S. A. Mortis Georgetown Fred Switzer H. Beers E. J. Costigan Frank Jones Acton John Chisholm Jimmie Presswood John Huddell Ralph Bladd Harry Hilson A.N. Stark William Penson William Bennett Glen Williams Edward Robertson Hornaby Thomas Witt County Equalization and Planning and Development Board Department of Highways Newmachinery Township of Denaiment of Education North Halton North Halton High School District

Esquesing council approves by law and praises aid

Minutes show a motion rescinding pant resolutions for high schools and approving relief payments totaling 65.66. J Sanford Relief Officer's 1852 and Spay Le Roy Dale legal and county equalization bills amount to 634.71. A by law for fire protection in Fire Area No 1 Esquesing passes. Council thanks Reeve Leslie and funds fire calls with Acton Georgetown payments. Reeve authorized to sign intermunicipal agreements with Milton District No 2 Acton Fire Area No 3 and Nassagaweya. Deputy Reeve Bird chairs meeting. Schenk and Currie move thanks to Reeve for fair conduct.

Council J. Sanford le Roy Dale D.C Esquesing J. Dillon G. R. Groves G. Q. Brown Acton Georgetown Milton Nassagaweya Bird Schenk Currie Leslie

Acton Post Office Sells 90,000 Two-Cent Stamps at Christmas

During the holiday rush Acton post office sold 90,000 two-cent stamps, 25 percent above last year, from December through Christmas. Extra staff aided, with Monday Dec 22 the peak day, and townsfolk mailed early. If all stamps bought cards at five cents, total cost for greetings nears $6,300, with residents likely spending about $36,300 on gifts and cards.

Acton Frank Terry

Christmas Party Highlights Knox Evening Auxiliary

At Mrs Wesley Mosals home the Knox Evening Auxiliary held a cheerful Christmas party. Members enjoyed carol singing by the glow of the tree and a Christmas Story worship service led by president Mrs A McIsaac. Officers were elected: honorary president Mrs Ro H Armstrong, president Mrs A McIsaac, first vice president Mrs Jas Ingles, second vice president Mrs Mel McCullough, secretary Miss Marjone Hall, treasurer Miss Emma Cole, assistant treasurer Miss Isobel Smith.

Wesley Mosales Knox Evening Auxiliary A. Motsaac Jas. Ingles W. G Masales H. L. Bermie Ro H. Armstrong A. McIsaac Alex Mann Mel McCullough Marjone Hall Fred Anderson Emma Cole Isobel Smith Bella Mae Roszell Geo, Musselle W. G. Masales Geo Somerville F. Anderson O*hara Bennie Geo. Mussellc Wilmer Watkins

Christmas meeting ends with gifts and luncheon

At the close of the business part of the meeting Santa arrived and presented a gift to each one present. A delicious Christmas lunch was served. A lace table cloth was presented to Mrs McCullough, a recent bride, by Mrs Somerville and Mrs Mc Isaac on behalf of the group. Guests thanked the hostess and departed after greetings.

Santa McCullough

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Bassagaweya Eleanor Agaths Arneld F. Leatherland Ont the Executrices Aera Eentere Seed Grain Mick Belfer The Bell Telephone Company OF Canada Cecil A. Carr Optometrist Douglas St Tel Harold Coxe Mike’’ Co Laos Visa Poitier Alealer Emawn Pontier Lorne Garner Motors Limited
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